There was a time when I moved too fast.
I’d sip herbal tea while multitasking, scroll through plant blogs without really feeling my garden, and rush through my daily life like a checklist. But something shifted the moment I planted my first herb intentionally. It wasn’t just a seed in the soil—it was a seed of change inside me.
🌼 The Rhythm of the Earth Is Slower Than the Mind
When you plant something—really plant it—you begin to notice. You wait. You water. You whisper. And you learn that growth doesn’t come in a hurry.
One day, I sat next to my small patch of lemon balm, the sunlight gentle, the breeze quiet. I wasn’t doing anything special. I was just there. That moment, in all its simplicity, became sacred.
Each leaf that unfurled reminded me: clarity doesn’t come from rushing—it blooms from stillness.
🌿 What Herbs Taught Me About Inner Healing
Tending to herbs became my mirror:
- Lemon balm softened my anxious thoughts.
- Holy basil (tulsi) helped me breathe deeper and connect to spirit.
- Rosemary brought focus when my mind felt scattered.
These weren’t just plants. They were living teachers in green robes, whispering their wisdom through scent, texture, and presence.
✍️ A Gentle Invitation
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, maybe it’s time to let your garden slow you down.
Even if you only have one pot of mint on your balcony, sit with it. Touch its leaves. Breathe in its message. Ask nothing of it—just be with it.
This, I’ve learned, is where the magic begins.
🍵 Closing Ritual
Here’s a little ritual I like to do:
- Pick a few fresh leaves from a calming herb (lemon balm or tulsi).
- Brew them slowly, mindfully.
- As the steam rises, whisper:
“As I steep this herb, I steep in stillness. As it releases its essence, I release my rush.”
Sip. Breathe. Be.
The garden is always here to remind us: healing is slow. And slow is sacred.
